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1Latest Papers from Table of Contents or Articles in PressC. Rotimi ; A. Abayomi ; A. Abimiku ; V. M. Adabayeri ; C. Adebamowo ; E. Adebiyi ; A. D. Ademola ; A. Adeyemo ; D. Adu ; D. Affolabi ; G. Agongo ; S. Ajayi ; S. Akarolo-Anthony ; R. Akinyemi ; A. Akpalu ; M. Alberts ; O. Alonso Betancourt ; A. M. Alzohairy ; G. Ameni ; O. Amodu ; G. Anabwani ; K. Andersen ; F. Arogundade ; O. Arulogun ; D. Asogun ; R. Bakare ; N. Balde ; M. L. Baniecki ; C. Beiswanger ; A. Benkahla ; L. Bethke ; M. Boehnke ; V. Boima ; J. Brandful ; A. I. Brooks ; F. C. Brosius ; C. Brown ; B. Bucheton ; D. T. Burke ; B. G. Burnett ; S. Carrington-Lawrence ; N. Carstens ; J. Chisi ; A. Christoffels ; R. Cooper ; H. Cordell ; N. Crowther ; T. Croxton ; J. de Vries ; L. Derr ; P. Donkor ; S. Doumbia ; A. Duncanson ; I. Ekem ; A. El Sayed ; M. E. Engel ; J. C. Enyaru ; D. Everett ; F. M. Fadlelmola ; E. Fakunle ; K. H. Fischbeck ; A. Fischer ; O. Folarin ; J. Gamieldien ; R. F. Garry ; S. Gaseitsiwe ; R. Gbadegesin ; A. Ghansah ; M. Giovanni ; P. Goesbeck ; F. X. Gomez-Olive ; D. S. Grant ; R. Grewal ; M. Guyer ; N. A. Hanchard ; C. T. Happi ; S. Hazelhurst ; B. J. Hennig ; C. Hertz ; Fowler ; W. Hide ; F. Hilderbrandt ; C. Hugo-Hamman ; M. E. Ibrahim ; R. James ; Y. Jaufeerally-Fakim ; C. Jenkins ; U. Jentsch ; P. P. Jiang ; M. Joloba ; V. Jongeneel ; F. Joubert ; M. Kader ; K. Kahn ; P. Kaleebu ; S. H. Kapiga ; S. K. Kassim ; I. Kasvosve ; J. Kayondo ; B. Keavney ; A. Kekitiinwa ; S. H. Khan ; P. Kimmel ; M. C. King ; R. Kleta ; M. Koffi ; J. Kopp ; M. Kretzler ; J. Kumuthini ; S. Kyobe ; C. Kyobutungi ; D. T. Lackland ; K. A. Lacourciere ; G. Landoure ; R. Lawlor ; T. Lehner ; M. Lesosky ; N. Levitt ; K. Littler ; Z. Lombard ; J. F. Loring ; S. Lyantagaye ; A. Macleod ; E. B. Madden ; C. R. Mahomva ; J. Makani ; M. Mamven ; M. Marape ; G. Mardon ; P. Marshall ; D. P. Martin ; D. Masiga ; R. Mason ; M. Mate-Kole ; E. Matovu ; M. Mayige ; B. M. Mayosi ; J. C. Mbanya ; S. A. McCurdy ; M. I. McCarthy ; H. McIlleron ; S. O. Mc'Ligeyo ; C. Merle ; A. O. Mocumbi ; C. Mondo ; J. V. Moran ; A. Motala ; M. Moxey-Mims ; W. S. Mpoloka ; C. L. Msefula ; T. Mthiyane ; N. Mulder ; G. Mulugeta ; D. Mumba ; J. Musuku ; M. Nagdee ; O. Nash ; D. Ndiaye ; A. Q. Nguyen ; M. Nicol ; O. Nkomazana ; S. Norris ; B. Nsangi ; A. Nyarko ; M. Nyirenda ; E. Obe ; R. Obiakor ; A. Oduro ; S. F. Ofori-Acquah ; O. Ogah ; S. Ogendo ; K. Ohene-Frempong ; A. Ojo ; T. Olanrewaju ; J. Oli ; C. Osafo ; O. Ouwe Missi Oukem-Boyer ; B. Ovbiagele ; A. Owen ; M. O. Owolabi ; L. Owolabi ; E. Owusu-Dabo ; G. Pare ; R. Parekh ; H. G. Patterton ; M. B. Penno ; J. Peterson ; R. Pieper ; J. Plange-Rhule ; M. Pollak ; J. Puzak ; R. S. Ramesar ; M. Ramsay ; R. Rasooly ; S. Reddy ; P. C. Sabeti ; K. Sagoe ; T. Salako ; O. Samassekou ; M. S. Sandhu ; O. Sankoh ; F. S. Sarfo ; M. Sarr ; G. Shaboodien ; I. Sidibe ; G. Simo ; M. Simuunza ; L. Smeeth ; E. Sobngwi ; H. Soodyall ; H. Sorgho ; O. Sow Bah ; S. Srinivasan ; D. J. Stein ; E. S. Susser ; C. Swanepoel ; G. Tangwa ; A. Tareila ; O. Tastan Bishop ; B. Tayo ; N. Tiffin ; H. Tinto ; E. Tobin ; S. M. Tollman ; M. Traore ; M. J. Treadwell ; J. Troyer ; M. Tsimako-Johnstone ; V. Tukei ; I. Ulasi ; N. Ulenga ; B. van Rooyen ; A. P. Wachinou ; S. P. Waddy ; A. Wade ; M. Wayengera ; J. Whitworth ; L. Wideroff ; C. A. Winkler ; S. Winnicki ; A. Wonkam ; M. Yewondwos ; T. sen ; N. Yozwiak ; H. Zar
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Published 2014Staff ViewPublication Date: 2014-06-21Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Print ISSN: 0036-8075Electronic ISSN: 1095-9203Topics: BiologyChemistry and PharmacologyComputer ScienceMedicineNatural Sciences in GeneralPhysicsKeywords: Africa ; Disease/*genetics ; England ; Genetics, Medical/trends ; Genome-Wide Association Study/*trends ; Genomics/*trends ; Health ; Humans ; National Institutes of Health (U.S.) ; United StatesPublished by: -
2Articles: DFG German National LicensesDiagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis by FNAC, microbiological methods and PCR: a comparative studyAljafari, A. S. ; Khalil, E. A. G. ; Elsiddig, K. E. ; El Hag, I. A. ; Ibrahim, M. E. ; Elsafi, M. E. M. O. ; Hussein, A. M. ; Elkhidir, I. M. ; Sulaiman, G. S. ; Elhassan, A. M.
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2004Staff ViewISSN: 1365-2303Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005Topics: MedicineNotes: Despite its usefulness in the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) faces several limitations, and its sensitivity and specificity are not well established. The diagnostic accuracy and limitations of FNAC were studied in comparison with conventional microbiological methods and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Sixty patients with lymphadenopathy and a clinical diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis were subjected to FNA. The aspirate was used for cytological examination, Ziehl-Neelsen staining, mycobacterial culture and PCR. PCR was performed using two sets of oligonucleotide primers for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and a single primer for M. bovis species. The results of FNAC, microbiological methods and PCR correlated with the clinical outcome after follow-up for an average period of 24 months. Twenty-five cases (41.6%) were treated and responded well to anti-tuberculosis therapy, among them 17 were correctly diagnosed by FNAC (68%), eight by microbiological methods (32%) and 24 by PCR (96%). When PCR is considered the gold standard, FNAC predicted the correct diagnosis in 62% of cases with a high false negative rate (38%) due to the absence of granuloma/necrosis in smears from cases of early tuberculosis. In the latter group PCR proved to be the most valuable and a diagnostic success of 100% was achieved when FNAC and PCR were combined. In addition, PCR allowed immediate characterization of M. tuberculosis in the vast majority (96.2%) of cases in the study population.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1432-0711Keywords: Full term ; Placenta ; Normal pregnancy ; Surface ultrastructure ; Red blood cellsSource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: MedicineNotes: Summary With the aid of the scanning electron microscope the possible sites of materno-foetal oxygen transfer were investigated. Fresh small tissue pieces were obtained and processed from at least six regions of central and peripheral parts of the maternal surface of human full-term placentas. The surface ultrastructural features of the syncytiotrophoblast lining the stem and floating villi were surveyed. The microvilli projecting from the apical portion of the syncytiotrophoblast appeared to be highly pleomorphic and showed regional variation in their distribution. On the other hand, our results confirmed the occurrence of non-microvillous areas on the apices of some floating villi. When present, these areas were always free from contact with maternal red blood cells. Maternal red blood cells, however, were seen in close contact only with areas covered with microvilli. Occasionally, impressions (“footmarks”) were apparent on some surfaces and detached microvilli were seen adherent to the surface of other maternal red cells which had separated from the villous surface. Our results indicate, therefore, that the microvillous areas of the chorionic villi are the most likely sites for oxygen transfer and that one of the functions of the microvilli is gas transfer across the placenta.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1432-0711Keywords: Full-term ; Normal pregnancy ; Placental calcifications ; Scanning electron microscopySource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: MedicineNotes: Summary To explore the role of calcium in the materno-foetal relationship we decided to study the surface ultrastructure of the human placenta. Fresh pieces of tissues were obtained from central and peripheral parts of the maternal surface of human full-term placentas, processed and then examined with the Scanning Electron Microscope. Calcium depositions could only be seen at higher magnifications in forms of flecks, plaques, and concretions. They were frequently found in firm association with the tips of microvilli projecting from the apical parts of the syncytiotrophoblasts, which led to the clumping of those tips. Regional variations in the distribution of calcium deposits were apparent. Our findings indicate that placental calcification is a continual process occurring simultaneously in various parts of the placenta to varying degrees. Moreover, it seems possible that the process of placental calcification is of clinical and pathological significance bearing relationship to both maternal and foetal conditions.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1432-0711Keywords: Scanning electron microscopy ; Red blood cells ; Placental calcification ; Microvilli ; RegenerationSource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: MedicineNotes: Summary In order to explore the functional role of microvilli of the syncytiotrophoblast of the human full-term placenta, 16 placentas were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Our results showed that the microvilli projecting from the apical portion of the syncytiotrophoblast appeared to be highly pleomorphic and showed regional variations in their distribution. This has been correlated to the difference in the stage of growth of microvilli following certain obvious examples of loss. Such a process of distortion and renewal or regeneration may suggest a dynamic functional activity of the microvilli on the villous surface.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1618-2545Keywords: Fusarium ; soil mycoflora ; tomato fieldSource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: BiologyNotes: Abstract Density and species richness of fungal communities in soils ofFusarium infested and non-infested tomato-growing localities were studied by comparison of rhizoplanes, rhizospheres, and root-free soils. The rhizosphere soils harbored the highest counts of fungi, followed by root-free soil and rhizoplanes in both localities. Species richness was high in the rhizosphere and root-free soil but distinctly low in the rhizoplane. The population density of the zhizosphere and the rhizoplane showed a significant difference between infested and non-infested localities.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1573-5036Keywords: Available pool ; Ligands ; Organic matter ; Redox potential ; WaterloggingSource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, NutritionNotes: Abstract The aim of the present study is a trial to establish some effective soil management and amendments procedures that can help in curing Fe malnutrition in some Egyptian soils rich in natural reserves and poor in available iron. The main results being drawn from this investigation could be summarized as follows: 1 The acid treatment affected the levels of mobile iron significantly at about pH 4. Maximum values of mobile iron were obtained by the further rise in soil acidity to pH 3.10 and 3.25. When further acidification was performed, it was noticed a turn-over in the quantities of mobile iron. 2 In a study on the effect of waterlogging the soil and application of organic matter on the mode of releases of available iron were obtained with passage of time whether in the control treatment or in any special organic matter treatment. Under waterlogging conditions, it is noticed that a moderate level of organic matter increases available Fe, while higher amounts of organic matter depressed the release of Fe from its labile pool.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
8Articles: DFG German National LicensesIbrahim, M. E. ; Hag-Ali, M. ; El-Hassan, A. M. ; Theander, T. G. ; Kharazmi, A.
Springer
Published 1994Staff ViewISSN: 1432-1955Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: BiologyMedicineNotes: Abstract A total of 17Leishmania isolates, 6 of them isolated from antimony-resistant patients, were collected in the Sudan and tested for their sensitivity to sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam) as promastigotes. Six of those isolates were tested as amastigotes infecting a murine macrophage cell line. The results indicated that the conventional promastigote screening assay did not correlate with the clinical picture, whereas the amastigote/macrophage system produced results that pertained to the in vivo responses to the drug. A laboratory-generated resistant strain ofL. major was adapted to grow at a high concentration of Pentostam (1000 μg/ml) as promastigotes but was quite sensitive to the drug at much lower concentrations in the amastigote/(macrophage system (20μg/ml), thus suggesting that Pentostam's inhibitory action is mediated through the macrophage rather than through a direct toxic effect exerted on the parasite.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: -
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ISSN: 1432-0878Keywords: Ultrastructure ; Chorion ; Amnion ; Fetal membranes ; PrematuritySource: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000Topics: BiologyMedicineNotes: Summary The layers of the human amnion and chorion were examined by light and transmission electron microscopy. Comparisons among different anatomical sites with respect to full-term and prematurely ruptured membranes indicate that (a) the thickness of the membranes is reduced near the rupture point; (b) intercellular canals near the implantation site become dilated and branched; (c) the trophoblast layer of full-term membranes is thinner and with more degenerating cells; and (d) the fibroblast and spongy layers have fewer collagenous fibers and less organization near the rupture site. These findings suggest that, although cellular activity is maintained in prematurely ruptured membranes, the mainly collagenous extracellular matrix undergoes marked disorientation. If this occurs too early in gestation, it may lead to premature rupture.Type of Medium: Electronic ResourceURL: